Vehicle recall R/1996/098

Ford Transit recall: Wiring loom insulation also split charge relay capacity

DVSA recall R/1996/098 names the Ford Transit. It was launched 9 December 1996. It covers vehicles built 1 January 1991 to 31 December 1993.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/1996/098
Launched: 9 December 1996
Issued by: FORD
Vehicles: 160 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On some Transit Ambulance vehicles the split charge relay is insufficiently rated for its application. Additionally on these same vehicles the engine compartment wiring loom is equipped with unsatisfactory insulation.

The fix

Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a new level charge relay. At the same time the engine compartment wiring loom will be inspected replaced if damaged or retaped with new level insulation tape if undamaged.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Transit	1 January 1991 to 31 December 1993	160

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Other recalls for these models

R/1996/063 Tyre ply rating may be incorrect 20 June 1996, Ford Transit
R/2001/001 That the seat belt stalks will not resist passenger abuse. 9 March 2001, Ford Transit
R/2001/142 Tailboard latch concern 9 November 2001, Ford Transit
R/2001/133 Engine compartment wiring loom 15 November 2001, Ford Transit
R/2001/132 Front suspension ball joint circlip 15 November 2001, Ford Transit
R/2002/013 Possible damage to brake pipes. 18 February 2002, Ford Transit

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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